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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DCA - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 17m
    $237–832

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane BWI - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h
    $215–1,300

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    31h 56m
    $336–513

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    36h 52m
    $776–1,161

  5. Drive  1,391.9 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Galvestoncar car 1,391.9 mi
    24h 24m
    $238–344

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DCA - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    $264–937

  7. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    40h 10m
    $922–1,388

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,260.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Galveston. However, you can fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), walk to Hobby Airport, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, walk to Magnolia Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Eastwood Transit Center, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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